Further Education Sector Activity Bulletin published – November 2025

The Department for the Economy has today published an Official Statistics bulletin – Further Education Sector Activity in Northern Ireland: 2020/21 to 2024/25.




Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year Ending September 2025

A report detailing the percentage of electricity consumption generated from renewable sources was published today.




New support grant scheme for patients

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of the Support While Waiting Grant Scheme, a £500,000 fund enabling voluntary and community organisations to provide practical and emotional support to people awaiting treatment on Health and Social Care (HSC) waiting lists.




DoJ launches promotional videos for child victims of serious sexual offences

A series of videos designed to raise awareness of a free legal service for child victims of serious sexual offences have been released by the Department of Justice.




More than 700 newly-qualified social workers employed directly by Trusts since June 2023

More than 700 newly-qualified social workers have taken up posts within Northern Ireland’s Health & Social Care Trusts over the last two-and-a half years.